Bioconversion of lignin-related aromatic compounds relies on robust catabolic pathways in
microbes. Sphingobium sp. SYK-6 (SYK-6) is a well-characterized aromatic catabolic …

Lignin, the main component of the plant's cell wall and the most abundant aromatic
macromolecule, is known for its resistance to degradation, therefore its valorization is a …

Plastic pollution has been a topic of grave concern worldwide due to major environmental,
economic, health, and social impacts. Nevertheless, our society is far from casting plastics …

Cellulose has been widely employed as a substrate and gel electrolyte in electronic devices
due to its excellent mechanical properties and convertibility. However, the production of …

Background Plastics are an indispensable part of our daily life. However, mismanagement at
their end-of-life results in severe environmental consequences. The microbial conversion of …

Pyrone-4, 6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC), a chemically stable pseudo-aromatic dicarboxylic acid,
is a promising building block compound for manufacturing biodegradable polyesters. This …

Enhancing the production of biochemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is one potential way
to decrease society's dependence on fossil fuels. Aromatic compounds obtained from plant …

This study presents an optimization framework to identify economically viable pathways for
lignin valorization in biorefineries that employ biological upgrading. The economic potential …

An N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed [4+ 2] annulation of β, γ-unsaturated α-keto esters and
phenylacetate esters was developed for the direct and efficient construction of 2-pyrones …

The conversion of lignin can produce biomass-derived aromatic compounds such as 2-
pyrone-4, 6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC), which is a potential sustainable precursor of …